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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background The use of telehealth to mitigate the maternity care crisis is an area of great interest. Telehealth as an alternative to in-person health appointments gained prominence at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health institutions rapidly adopted video and voice consultations to limit viral transmissions.

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Forecasting and adapting to the family medicine workforce shortage

The Health Policy Exchange

is actually experiencing a physician shortage that will worsen with population growth, the aging of the baby boomer generation, and an influx of newly insured from the Affordable Care Act. By reducing face-to-face interactions, telehealth could easily make family medicine less rewarding.

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Hormone virtual consultation for PCOS | Canadian women

Dr. Zaar

Fortunately, hormone virtual consultations for PCOS in women are now making expert care more accessible. What is virtual hormone consultation? A virtual hormone consultation combines patients with certified endocrinologists or hormone experts through safe videos or phone appointments.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

This blog covers everything you need to know—from appointment types and coding to telehealth options and what really happens during your time with the provider. With the growth of telehealth, many people now schedule a telemedicine appointment to begin care—especially for follow-ups, medication refills, or minor concerns. Absolutely.

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How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State

Dr. Zaar

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or seeking a diagnosis, virtual consultations provide expert care without borders. The post How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State appeared first on Dr Zaar.

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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Comfort and Privacy Kids often feel more at ease discussing sensitive health issues from the comfort of their own home, which can lead to a more relaxed and productive consultation. Choose a Platform: Services like Maple, WELL Health, and provincial telehealth programs provide pediatric endocrinology consultations.

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Online Help for Hormonal Weight Gain in Canadians Adults

Dr. Zaar

How Virtual Hormone Consultations Work: With online consultations, you can connect with licensed endocrinologists and hormone specialists from all over Canada. Teladoc Health Canada: Offers access to expert consultations through your employer or health insurance.